Indoor residual spraying National policy on sanitation IPTp for pregnant women Malaria diagnosis and treatment Deworming for children Deworming for pregnant women Breastfeeding

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* Information from the Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA) (https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en) or country documentation.The status of policies and strategies have been identified to the best of our knowledge. Revisions and updates are welcome.Evidence-informed WHO guidance can be found here: http://www.who.int/elena/en/

Pregnancy

In pregnancy, infections are a key cause of anemia and can be prevented by sleeping under a bednet and taking intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) for malaria and deworming pills. Anemia can also be prevented by taking iron folic acid (IFA) supplements.

Not enough women are taking IPTp to prevent malaria during pregnancy (18%, 2012)

Not enough women received deworming medication in 2012 (29.4%)

Infants and Young Children

For infants and young children, delayed cord clamping, sleeping under a bednet, and exclusive breastfeeding reduce the risk of becoming anemic.

For young children, continued breastfeeding and adequate complementary feeding (including micronutrients), preventing and treating malaria, and taking deworming pills can prevent anemia and promote healthy growth.

In 2012, 22% of children 6-23 months of age consumed foods rich in iron

Not enough children received deworming medication in 2012 (28.5%)

Women and Adolescent Girls

For women and adolescent girls, IFA supplements and deworming help prevent anemia. Family planning delays the age at first birth.

Nearly one out of four (23%) married adolescent girls expressed an unmet need for family planning (2012)

Household

In households, improving basic hygiene and sanitation practices reduces the risk of infection and can help prevent anemia.

Over one third (35%) of households had a place to wash hands. Among these households, only 20% had water and soap available at hand washing stations

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